Job Introduction
Join Childbase Partnership and help launch something extraordinary.
Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above)
Location: NEW Linemere Day Nursery | Hockcliffe | LU5
Contract: Permanent | 37.5–40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30
Salary: £27,040–£30,929.60 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00–£14.87 per hour
Be part of a brand-new beginning.
This isn't just another Nursery Practitioner role.
It's an opportunity to become one of the founding members of a brand-new Childbase Partnership nursery, helping create an exceptional environment where children, families and colleagues can thrive from the very first day.
From welcoming our first children and supporting their earliest discoveries to building lasting relationships with families and colleagues, you'll help shape a nursery that will become the heart of its local community.
If you've ever wanted the opportunity to build something special from the ground up while being supported by one of the UK's leading early years providers, this is your opportunity.
Why join Childbase Partnership?
We've been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Across our 44 day nurseries, Head Office and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute.
We don't just offer jobs, we build careers.
Here's what you can look forward to:
Generous annual leave – 23 days' annual leave (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with service, plus paid bank holidays.
Work-life balance – Choose a 4 or 5 day working week and earn up to 20 additional paid Partnership Reward Days every year. Take them as leave or sell them back tax-free.
Childcare discount – 75% discount on childcare (or 40% grandparent discount) from your very first day.
Exclusive partner benefits – Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and discounts with leading retailers.
Wellbeing support – Free meals, mental health support, occupational health, eye care vouchers, flu vaccinations and a free will-writing service.
Career development – Access to apprenticeships, online learning and ongoing development through our award-winning Training Academy, EduBase.
Why Childbase?
We're employee-owned - Every colleague is a Partner with a genuine voice in our success, and when we do well, everyone shares in an annual tax-free Partnership dividend.
We're recognised for excellence - We're proud to be ranked Number 1 in the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
We're community focused - Together, we've raised more than £3.5 million for charity, supporting causes that matter to our colleagues and communities.
We're committed to a greener future -Every Childbase nursery holds a Green Flag Award and is powered by 100% renewable electricity.
About you
You're passionate about giving children the very best start in life and creating meaningful moments that inspire curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
You'll bring:
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A DfE-approved Early Years qualification at Level 2 or above.
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A strong understanding of the EYFS and experience working as a Key Person.
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The creativity and enthusiasm to plan engaging, play-based learning experiences that support every child's individual development.
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Excellent observation and assessment skills, helping children achieve their full potential.
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A collaborative approach, building trusted relationships with children, families and colleagues.
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A genuine commitment to safeguarding and creating an environment where every child feels safe, valued and able to thrive.
Be there from the very beginning.
Opportunities to help launch a brand-new nursery don't come along often.
This is your chance to join a founding team, shape a new learning environment from day one and create lasting memories for the very first children and families who become part of our community.
If you're looking for more than just your next job—and want to help build something truly special, we'd love to hear from you.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We're committed to FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) and will make any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process.
Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Safer recruitment is central to everything we do. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all appropriate pre-employment checks.
Not early years qualified? Visit our Careers Page to explore our apprenticeships and other opportunities to begin your career with Childbase Partnership.
